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Apple have so many fingers in so many pies (Apple pies, ha ha HA!) it was only a matter of time before they started making televisions. Wait. Apple TV isn’t a television? What is it then? A simple, user-friendly media server, you say? Oh, right.As with...
Capacious hard drive. Speedy streaming!...
Unfriendly file compatibility. Expensive.
A decent media streamer, but the Apple TV's price tag and many flaws hold it back from greatness...
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The Apple TV is essentially a Mac computer in a small box. It feels hot when running, but this didnt cause any problems during our tests. It can play HD video, but supports only the iTunes standard of MPEG4- and H.264-encoded video with an AAC audi...
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As we've come to expect from, this media streamer is tied to iTunes and its corresponding media formats: the obvious disadvantage is that if you already use other media player software on your computer, you're going to have to jump through some hoops t...
A genuine joy to use, vast array of greatquality downloadable content available ondemand, excellent sonic performance...
Store downloads aren’t cheap, limited to iTunesfriendly file formats...
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Apple TV connects to your broadband router or network and earns its name by working with your lounge television, acting as a conduit to allow you to enjoy music and video from the internet. Lets get one issue straight from the outset: the Apple TV...
The Apple TV is not the only set-top box to integrate computer-hosted media with your lounge TV – but it is the easiest to use. It’s superbly made and crucially boasts a clear and simple interface. It’s a doddle to find anything you need...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:58:29
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Apple TV (40GB) is a screenless iPod. It can play back videos and a wireless accessory to for iTunes-Enabled PCs or Mac. It is considered the 21st century DVD player. It's 195mm square, 28mm tall tiny gadget that gives you superb interface. It can play...
Apple should make everything. The day we can wake up to an Apple alarm clock, eat breakfast from an Apple toaster and drive an Apple electric car to work (at Apple) can’t come too soon. While the Apple TV isn’t yet an Ives-designed flatscreen...
Apple doesn’t play well with others. Apple TV can’t show DivX, XviD or WMV files natively, although the Boxee upgrade takes care of that. Apple’s definition of HD also leaves something to be desired – the 720p files might match mos...
Subtle, sexy and slim, Apple TV is almost everything a telly-loving Mac-head could wish for. Only its file format fussiness, average HD quality and high price (without even a HDMI cable to show for it) might disrupt Steve Jobs’ plans for world domin...
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It’s no secret the Apple TV hasn’t set the world on fire, but Apple’s media streaming device is now more appealing to UK users, with the introduction of TV and film downloads accessible through iTunes. We’re not going to repeat our...
Provides access to a wide range of content, streams media from networked machines, full iTunes client system for spur-of-the-moment purchases, looks nice under the TV...
Doesn’t work with older TVs, no off or sleep button, film prices unrealistic, no support for non-Apple a/v codecs, up to £100 more expensive in the UK Min specs: Mac/PC, iTunes 7.6 or later, wireless network (video streaming requires 802.11g or n)...
The addition of film and TV shows does transform the Apple TV into a handy supplement to TV schedules. We’d like to see the US price reduction matched in the UK, but if you already own plenty of iTunes content this is a liberating, though perhaps, n...
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avreview.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:58:29
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Almost inevitably, considering the source, there are certain restrictions in place here as you\'ll only be able to access content stored in your iTunes library. This might mean re-encoding a lot of video files and ensuring you keep iTunes up to date. This...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:58:29
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The Apple TV is a Mac in a very small box. It feels hot when its running, but this didnt cause any problems during tests. It can play High Definition Video, but supports only MPEG4 and H.264 encoded video with an AAC audio track. It cant record T...
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If, like me, you find Apple a little bit too smug, youll be simultaneously impressed and annoyed by Apple TV. Its the cool side of computings attempt to repeat the success of iTunes, the iPod and iMac. On the one hand, that represents a successful...
Great looks, Easy to set up and use...
Limited iTunes content and video format support, No Scart...
If, like me, you find Apple a little bit too smug, youll be simultaneously impressed and annoyed by Apple TV. Its the cool side of computings attempt to repeat the success of iTunes, the iPod and iMac. On the one hand, that represents a successful...
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It’s taken a long while, but the TV shows and films currently being enjoyed by Apple TV owners in the US are finally filtering through to the UK. Last year, a plethora of programmes – such as Lost, South Park, Desperate Housewives and Ugly Betty – beca...
Slick and simple to use...
Limited choice of TV programmes, no HD content yet, new model on the way...
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A promising start for Apples living-room takeover, but were still waiting for the best bits. The much-hyped Apple TV is finally here to do to the living room what the iPod did to our pockets. Apple is remaining coy about whats inside, but we can gl...
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The marketing is persuasive. You can have up to six Macs or PCs connected to an authorised Apple TV on your wireless network (or wired network, thanks to a 10/100 base-T Ethernet port). Then it can play all the content stored on its hard drive or strea...
Good picture and sound quality, works well on 802.11n networks, works seamlessly, easy to use, beautiful design...
Won’t connect to the majority of UK televisions, will only play a small number of video formats, small hard drive, idiosyncratic, slow on older networks Min specs: iTunes 7.1, wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or 802.11n) o...
Two stars may seem a harsh score for a well-designed product. But the lack of movie or television content in the UK, plus the inability of the device to play other formats than iPod video (notably DivX) work against the Apple TV. The range of hacks do...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:58:30
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wireless media streaming the stylish way: The Apple TV is a set-top box designed to stream content from iTunes running on networked PCs and Macs. It connects to flat screen TVs by HDMI cable or component RGB input, and includes a 40GB...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:58:30
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Apple TV is a revolution in the making. Syncing in the same way as an iPod, it sucks up all the music, photos and videos from iTunes on to its 40GB hard drive, and puts them on your front room flatscreen and hi-fi. Apples used Draft N Wi-Fi, meaning...
Clever syncing, Super-simple set-up.
No HDMI cable, No movie downloads.
A fault-free streamer for music and photos thats just itching for Apples movie store to hurry up and deliver.
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Can this offer anything different to what is already out there?...
Access your music and images and movies from your TV, easy to use, stream from over laptops...
No parental controls, no internet radio, no iPod support, no off switch...
If youve got an iTunes collection and want to share it, this is a better solution than just plugging your iPod in to the back of the TV...
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Up to now the story of the media-streaming device hasn’t exactly made pleasant reading for its participants. Most previous versions of these devices (which take music, video and photos from your PC and play them on your TV and stereo), have been unr...
Apple TV is a nice concept and, in some ways, it’s capably executed - it’s the first media-streaming device we could imagine less technical users enjoying. Unfortunately, far more attention needs to be directed towards its UK features. It won&...
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techadvisor.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:58:31
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To say that Apple TV is the worlds best media-streaming device could be considered faint praise, the tech equivalent of calling someone the worlds tallest midget. After all, most previous versions of these devices, which take music, video and photo...
As good as Apple TV is, we were left thinking it could do more. For instance, it's got an internet connection and a hard drive, so why do you have to download a video or album to your PC, then have it sync to the Apple TV? Wouldn't it be easier to cut...
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All four devices involved stacks of software, all sorts of nonsensical procedures to synchronise media libraries, and then, inevitably, delivered stop/start streaming, frozen pictures and audio that would get out of sync. These failures seem to have a...
Unlike previous media extenders, the Apple TV takes Mac- and PC-sourced content and displays it on the big screen, quickly and easily. However, the list of supported formats and bit-rates is so short that its effectiveness is severely curtailed. Bring...
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The much-hyped Apple TV is finally here to do to the living room what the iPod did to our pockets. Apple is remaining coy about what’s inside, but we can glean a certain amount – a 40GB notebook hard disk, a power supply and a wireless 80...
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pcworld.co.nz Updated:
2011-11-06 09:47:40
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Wireless media streaming devices have come and gone over the past few years. During that time, various gallant attempts at merging your PC-based media library – be it videos, photographs or music – with your TV or home theatre system have all...
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Although we feel it could do more, Apple TV is a simple and effective way to get content from your PC or Mac into your lounge room.
Ease of use and setup, design, attractive interface...
No included cables, cant copy content in a specific order, tiny remote The Final Word Although we feel it could do more, Apple TV is a simple and effective way to get content from your PC or Mac into your lounge room.
Although we feel it could do more, Apple TV is a simple and effective way to get content from your PC or Mac into your lounge room.
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Around the time of Steve Job's death last year, there was a lot of talk about the last thing he was working on. Apparently he was going to revolutionise the television in exactly the same way that Apple had changed phones with the iPhone and laptops with...
Attractive and well built, Easy to setup, Built-in WiFi, Intuitive to use, 1080p resolution, AirPlay quite robust...
Limited content, Remote is rather basic, No TV tuner, AirPlay rather restrictive...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-03-19 02:11:24
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These iTunes downloads aren’t cheap, though. New standard-def films cost £3.49 to rent and £10.99 to buy, and HD rentals cost a whopping £4.49.You don’t actually have to wait for the whole film to download before you can start watching: in our tests w...
A joy to use. Brilliant on-demand content. Excellent sound...
Downloads aren’t cheap. Slightly limited format support...
Sleek, sexy and now with loads of content, the Apple TV is a genuine must-have for iTunes users...
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Video review: If you already use iTunes, Apple TV is a brilliantly realised way to enjoy your PC content on your telly. But if you’re not a fan of Apple’s formats, look elsewhere...
Easy to set up. Slick interface. No fan noise. 40GB hard drive...
Limited video format support. HDMI cable not included. No iTunes movie downloads yet...
If you already use iTunes, Apple TV is a brilliantly realised way to enjoy your PC content on your telly. But if you’re not a fan of Apple’s formats, look elsewhere...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2014-06-12 05:16:05
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Google's surprise announcement at this year's Google I/O developer conference was the release of the Nexus Q; a media streamer that is Google's answer to the Apple TV and the myriad of other similar devices on the market.The Nexus Q does have a few unique...
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Telstra has thrown down the gauntlet to the Apple TV with its new T-Box PVR and streaming media player.Telstra’s T-Box is basically a high-definition digital video recorder which also lets you watch streaming online channels as well as hire movies and...
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With the Google Chromecast UK release, Apple finally has some competition for its Apple TV. Both the Chromecast and Apple TV enable you to stream video and audio to television. And both come with iOS integration, so you can use your iPhone or iPad to cont...
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Buying a new smart TV is expensive business, and to be quite honest, it's probably not a great idea, as once you have spent hundreds/thousands of pounds on a new TV then you are locked in to its onboard hardware for the TV's lifetime – which may well be o...
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But a £30 discount wasn't enough. Not by a long shot. Citing a report by Parker Associates, 9to5Mac reports, “Google's Chromecast and the Roku streaming device each sold around 3.8 million units in 2013—though the figure is more impressive in the case of...
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By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
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Earlier this month, alongside the Nexus 9 , Nexus 6 and Android Lollipop , Google unveiled its new Nexus Player – the first Android TV streaming set-top box. Immediately, this new device was pegged as an Apple TV rival, so here we've put the two head-to-h...
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The rise of VOD demand services like Netflix and cheap, affordable hardware units that could run them on your HDTV, like Roku and Chromecast, caused an upsurge in demand for media streamers and Apple TV, sort of by proxy, grew in popularity too, forcing A...
Excellent SIri integration. She never misunderstands what I say. The app-based approach to television is a winner, even if it's just a bit ahead of its time right now. A refreshing interface that is at once both new and familiar...
App Store discoverability is a mess. Search in general across tvOS can use a lot of improvement. Lack of dictation support is frustrating. Launch week apps and games leave something to be desired. Very few outstanding apps and games available right now...
The new Apple TV is the best Apple TV Apple has ever made. It's also the best digital media player on the market. That being said, it's a brand new device that is negatively affected by some launch-day hiccups. The lack of Categories in the App Store make...
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The rise of VOD demand services like Netflix and cheap, affordable hardware units that could run them on your HDTV, like Roku and Chromecast, caused an upsurge in demand for media streamers and Apple TV, sort of by proxy, grew in popularity too, forcing A...
Great interface and a wide array of channel offerings. AirPlay is a killer feature that makes mirroring your devices a breeze.
A lot of the channels are tailored to a US audience; no BBC iPlayer. Processor and RAM are outdated for a device sold in 2015...
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The rise of VOD demand services like Netflix and cheap, affordable hardware units that could run them on your HDTV, like Roku and Chromecast, caused an upsurge in demand for media streamers and Apple TV, sort of by proxy, grew in popularity too, forcing A...
Great interface and a wide array of channel offerings. AirPlay is a killer feature that makes mirroring your devices a breeze.
A lot of the channels are tailored to a US audience; no BBC iPlayer. Processor and RAM are outdated for a device sold in 2015...
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By 2014 the landscape has changed completely, with the introduction of SmartTVs, internet-connected consoles like the Xbox and PlayStation, and VOD services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. No longer are you forced to pay Sky a premium rate subscription fo...
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While a simple HDMI output is all you really need to enjoy streaming video and music (provided your display, sound bar, or A/V receiver also has HDMI), most boxes have at least another port or two to address specific needs. You'll find a chart comparing e...
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Apple has been teasing its grand TV revolution for years, with fans quietly praying for a new dawn in home entertainment, the next big thing. The upgraded Apple TV is certainly a tech treat of the sort that we now take for granted from the Californian fir...
Brilliant remote, Slick tvOS software, Casual TV gaming is addictive...
Pricey...
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APPLEAPPLE TV 2015WE LIKE: Easy set up • Fabulous Siri remote • Great content searchWE DON'T LIKE: Lack of apps • High price • No 4K future-proofing..............................................................................The future of a night in fron...
Easy set up, Fabulous Siri remote, Great content search...
Lack of apps, High price, No 4K future-proofing...
Although it's not yet perfect you definitely shouldn't ignore the new Apple TV.This little box of tricks has plenty going for it and the Siri remote is one of the best on the market.With this new voice control feature you'll have no problems finding conte...
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Many people are put off by the idea of new technology because they are worried about difficult set up. In fact, it has always been part of the appeal of Apple products; from the early days of Macintosh computers through to the age of iMacs, iPods and iPho...
If you don't have a console or a smart TV, the Apple TV can help turn your TV into a modern entertainment area. But unless you purchase most of your entertainment through Apple, it simply doesn't feel quite as worthwhile for a South African consumer.Apple...
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